Héma-Québec congratulates Dr Graham Sher

Saint-Laurent, July 17, 2001- Following Dr Graham Sher's recent appointment to the position of President and Chief Executive Director Officer of the Canadian Blood Services, HÉMA-QUÉBEC's board of directors and personnel congratulate Dr Sher and wish him luck in this new step in his career.

Dr Francine Décary, HÉMA-QUÉBEC's Executive Director, is especially pleased with Dr Sher's appointment and foresees continuity in the harmonious relationship previously established between HÉMA-QUÉBEC and the Canadian Blood Services.

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